OLIVIA
Austin smiled gently, his eyes warm and reassuring. "I don't have the right to judge you, Olivia. Everyone knows that you and Alpha Ely have been best friends since childhood, and I can only imagine the deep bond and friendship you share. I understand that you can't simply erase him from your heart. But I hope that you find the strength within you to make the decisions that will ultimately lead to your happiness."
His words resonated with me, touching a chord deep within my heart. I didn't want to keep secrets or lies from Austin, especially considering how genuine and caring he had been toward me. With a deep breath, I confessed, my voice breaking, "I don't want to lie or keep anything from you, Austin. You've been nothing but kind to me, and I know it's unfair of me to hide thin
